Financial Aid Specialist - Empower Students with Aid

State-of-Georgi; Clarkston (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid state holidays

Annual leave

Sick leave

Flexible Benefits Program

Job summary

Georgia Piedmont Technical College is seeking a Financial Aid Specialist to support the delivery of student financial aid services at the DeKalb or Newton campus. You will review applications, determine eligibility, and award aid using the college’s software while maintaining accurate records.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate’s degree with three years’ related experience; Banner experience is required. A Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and three years of related work experience.
• One year of experience working with Banner.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree and three years in Financial Aid.
• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Process and review financial aid applications for completeness and eligibility.
• Determine eligibility and award financial aid using software; verify documents.
• Monitor SAP status and request information as needed for needs analysis.
• Counsel students and parents on financial aid and VA opportunities.
• Provide high-quality customer service in person, by phone, and email; update accounts.

Skills

Customer service

High-volume environment

Attention to detail

Phone & email support

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Banner

Job description

Georgia Piedmont Technical College is seeking a Financial Aid Specialist to support the delivery of student financial aid services at the DeKalb or Newton campus. You will review applications, determine eligibility, and award aid using the college’s software while maintaining accurate records.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate’s degree with three years’ related experience; Banner experience is required. A Bachelor's degree is preferred.